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How to use Google’s new information agents - TechCrunch

Google quietly shipped information agents. Here's what founders need to know about the UI, pricing, and competitive moat.

Reporting by Reuters Technology 1 min brief
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Why it matters

Google has launched new information agents, expanding its AI product surface beyond search. This is a direct competitive move against OpenAI's agents and Perplexity's research capabilities—and it ships with Google's distribution advantage baked in.

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4 to know

  1. Google launches information agents product

  2. Published May 19, 2026

  3. Positions Google against OpenAI agent offerings and Perplexity

  4. TechCrunch coverage indicates how-to/tutorial angle

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